Compare/Minneapolis-Moline UB vs Minneapolis-Moline UTS

Minneapolis-Moline UB vs Minneapolis-Moline UTS

Verdict: Minneapolis-Moline UB vs Minneapolis-Moline UTS

The Minneapolis-Moline UB and the Minneapolis-Moline UTS are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Minneapolis-Moline UB leads on rated power with 46 hp against 42 hp. Minneapolis-Moline UTS is the lighter machine (2,721 kg vs 2,744 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Minneapolis-Moline UTS holds more fuel (81.4 L vs 45.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Minneapolis-Moline UB is the newer design (1953 vs 1948). In short: choose the Minneapolis-Moline UB for outright pulling power, or the Minneapolis-Moline UTS if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Minneapolis-Moline

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

46 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Minneapolis-MolineReference

LP gas 5-speed 2WDMay 25 - June 14, 1954Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 522 fileReference

LP gas 5-speed 2WDMay 31 - June 8, 1949Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 411 fileReference

Steering

powerReference

manualReference

Original price

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$3200 (1957)Reference

Variants

UBU

tricycle-frontReference

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UBE

adjustable wide-frontReference

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UBN

single front wheelReference

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UB Special

1955-1957Reference

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UTU

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row-crop tricycleReference

UTE

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row-crop wide frontReference

UTN

—

row-crop single frontReference

UDU

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diesel row-cropReference

UTS-D

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diesel standardReference

UTC

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high-cropReference

UTS

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standard-frontReference

UDLX

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Comfotractor with cabReference

UOPN

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Comfotractor roadsterReference

UTIL

—

industrial with shuttle shiftReference

UTIL-M

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militaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

132.5 LReference

81.4 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

33.2 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

38.2 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Displacement

4.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

8:1Reference

4.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

1300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

38.2 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Max power

33.2 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Aux. fuel

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5.7 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

—

mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

2744 kgReference

2721 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13-38Reference

12.75-32Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13-38Reference

12.75-32Reference

Length

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342 cmReference

Height

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149 cmReference

UB Serial Number Location

UB Serial Numbers

1953

06000001 (UBN)Reference

01210571Reference

1954

06900001 (UBN Diesel)Reference

01213220Reference

1955

09800001 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

01213326Reference

1956

09800301 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

01214123Reference

1957

09800465 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

01215101Reference

Final

09800520 (UB Special Diesel)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

40 cmReference

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Width

17 cmReference

191 cmReference

RPM

741Reference

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Speed

947.93 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

21.2 l/hourReference

20.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

2658 kgReference

2168 kgReference

UTS Serial Number Location

UTS Serial Numbers

1938

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310026Reference

1939

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310647Reference

1940

—

312451Reference

1941

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314893Reference

1942

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316501Reference

1943

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317702Reference

1944

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318163Reference

1945

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321102Reference

1946

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325231Reference

1947

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329752Reference

1948

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0124800001Reference

1949

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0124900001Reference

1950

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0125000001Reference

1951

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01203851Reference

1952

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01207139Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.